Qualifications
2017: Post-Doc, Institute of Medical Biology, Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR), Singapore
(Domain: Experimental Dermatology & Microfluidics).
2014: PhD, National University of Singapore, Singapore (Domain: Stem Cells & Tissue Engineering).
2005: MDS, University of Mumbai, India (Domain: Oral Pathology & Bacteriology).
2001: BDS, Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, India.
Appointment Status
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore.
Thrust Co-Lead (Dental and Craniofacial 3DP Applications), NUS Centre for Additive Manufacturing (AM.NUS)
Discipline
Oral Sciences
Research interests
Multiscale Oral and Craniofacial Tissue Regeneration using next-generation tools such as Microfluidic Organ-on-Chip, 3D Bioprinting, Organoids & Stem Cells.
Our group focusses on application of next-generation technologies to empower craniofacial tissue regeneration and oral care.
Membership of Associated Professional Bodies
Member, International Association for Dental Research
Member, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS)
Member, European Organ-on-Chip Society (EUROoCS)
Member, Biomedical Engineering Society (Singapore)
Member, Skin Research Society (Singapore)
Honors and Awards
Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (FTEA) AY2021-2022
Annual Teaching Excellence Award (ATEA) 2021
Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (FTEA) AY2019-2020
IADR-SEA Divisional Research Category Award (Basic Science Research) 2020 (IADR-SEA, Thailand, 2020)
Global 3Rs Award (AAALAC International, USA, 2018)
Honors/ Awards to Advisees
IADR-SEA Hatton Award 2022 (Senior)Â (PhD candidate: Hardik Makkar)
IADR-DAR Septodont Young Investigator Prize for Innovation (PhD candidate: Muniraj Giridharan)
ISSCR 2020 Travel Award and ISSCR 2020 Merit Award (PhD candidate: Sathya Kannan)
Publications
Publication List (Acrobat File)
Curriculum Vitae
CVÂ (Acrobat File)
Contact
Email Address :Â dengs@nus.edu.sg